What kind of industry exposure can B. Tech students expect at IIT Palakkad?

B.Tech students at IIT Palakkad receive strong industry exposure through internships, industrial visits, and guest lectures. The Career Development Cell actively facilitates summer internships, with many students securing roles at reputed companies like Google, Adobe, MathWorks, and DRDO. Additionally, workshops and hackathons in collaboration with industry partners provide real-time project experience. The institutes collaboration with IIT Madras Research Park and growing ties with startups and tech firms further enhance exposure.

How is the coding culture for M.Tech students at IIT Palakkad?

The coding culture for M.Tech students at IIT Palakkad is vibrant and evolving. Students, especially from the CSE and Data Science programs, actively participate in coding competitions, open-source projects, and workshops. Tech clubs like the Programming Club and OpenCode foster peer learning and regular contests. M.Tech students also engage in research-driven coding through projects in AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing, often under guidance from experienced faculty.

Are there opportunities for interdisciplinary projects in the M.Sc. programs at IIT Palakkad?

Yes, IIT Palakkad encourages interdisciplinary research and projects in its M.Sc. programs, particularly in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Students often collaborate with peers from engineering and data science backgrounds on research related to computational physics, bioinformatics, or materials science. The faculty supports cross-departmental guidance, and students have access to shared labs, research centers, and funded projects, fostering a collaborative academic environment.

When is the ideal time for securing internships during the MS program at IIT Palakkad?

At IIT Palakkad, the best time to apply for internships during the MS program is after the first semester. In the second semester (around January to March), students usually start applying for summer internships that take place between May and July. This is the ideal period because by then, students have settled into their program, chosen a research area, and can use the summer break to gain practical experience. Internships can be done in research labs like DRDO, ISRO, or in industries. Some students also take up remote internships or short research projects during the third semester.

What are the top-paying companies recruiting from IIT Palakkads B.Tech program?

Accenture Japan, Air India, AMD, ApexPlus, Arista Networks, CRI Pumps, Flipkart, Galgotias University, GLA University Mathura, HCL, HPE, Infineon, Infosys, Itron, Ittiam, L&T, Mahindra&Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Mahindra Finance, Manappuram, Maruti Suzuki, MAQ Software, MathWorks, Meril Healthcare, Merilytics, Money Forward, Multicoreware, Neterwala, Saint-GobainResearchIndia, SEDEMAC, Sprinklr, Straive, Strand Life Sciences, Synopsis, TCS, Texas, Texas Instruments, Tiger Analytics, Truminds Software Systems, Turing, TVS Motors, URC, UST Global, Va Tech Wabag, Versa Networks, Wabtec, Webstaff, WSP, Zeuron, ZF Group, ZS Associates are the top recruiters recruiting from IIT Palakkads B.Tech program.

What skill sets are IIT Palakkad recruiters currently prioritizing for B.Tech placements?

During B.Tech placements at IIT Palakkad, companies look for students who are good at both technical and communication skills. The most in-demand technical skills include programming languages like Python, C++, and Java, along with data structures, algorithms, machine learning, and web development. Companies also value skills in cloud computing, cybersecurity, embedded systems, and VLSI design, depending on the student's branch.Apart from these, recruiters want students who can solve problems quickly, think logically, and work well in a team. Good English communication, presentation skills, and internship experience also help students stand out. Students who do well in coding contests, open-source contributions, or have projects on GitHub are often given more attention during placements.

Select Goal &

City

Select Goal

Write a ReviewGet Upto ₹500*

IIT Palakkad Ph.D Civil Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Palakkad, KeralaAutonomous UniversityEstd 2015

#46 For B.Tech By IIRF 2025

+2 More

Course Finder

Compare

4.3

(74 Reviews)

Claim this college

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Jul 9, 2025

IIT Palakkad Latest Updates and News

21 Jun, 2025 IIT Palakkad has also released the Fee structure for AY 2025-26 for Ph.D Civil Engineering programs. The Academic Fee is ₹ 86,870 . To view the detailed fee structure, Click Here.

Course Description

IIT Palakkad Ph.D Civil Engineering is offered as 3 Years Full Time program. The minimum eligibility criteria for Ph.D is Post Graduation + UGC-NET. The total fees for IIT Palakkad Ph.D Civil Engineering in 2025 is ₹ 86,870 for the complete course duration, which includes total tuition fees of ₹ 15,000. Earlier, the fees in 2024 - 2025 for Ph.D Civil Engineering was ₹ 83,800.

IIT Palakkad Hostel Fee is ₹ 39,500.

Check IIT Palakkad Admission 2025

According to Collegedunia.com Rankings 2025 for Engineering, IIT Palakkad ranks 49 out of 500 in India. Earlier, the institute ranked 71 out of 394 institutes in India.

IIT Palakkad Ph.D Civil Engineering Fees 2025

Fees (2025 - 2026)	Year 1 (in INR)		Year 2 (in INR)		Year 3 (in INR)
Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6
Tuition Fees	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500
Admission Fees	₹300	-	-	-	-	-
Registration Fees	₹300	₹300	₹300	₹300	₹300	₹300
Exam Fees	₹700	₹700	₹700	₹700	₹700	₹700
Caution Fee *	₹1000	-	-	-	-	-
Gym Fees	₹1600	₹1600	₹1600	₹1600	₹1600	₹1600
Library Fees *	₹1000	-	-	-	-	-
Convocation Fees	₹2000	-	-	-	-	-
Alumni Fees	₹1700	-	-	-	-	-
Miscellaneous Fees	₹10420	₹7970	₹7970	₹7970	₹7970	₹7970
Semester Wise Fees	₹21520	₹13070	₹13070	₹13070	₹13070	₹13070
Yearly Fees	₹34590		₹26140		₹26140

* Fees is refundable

IIT Palakkad Ph.D Civil Engineering Previous Fees

Fees	Year 1 (in INR)		Year 2 (in INR)		Year 3 (in INR)
Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6
Tuition Fees	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500
Admission Fees	₹300	-	-	-	-	-
Registration Fees	₹300	₹300	₹300	₹300	₹300	₹300
Exam Fees	₹500	₹500	₹500	₹500	₹500	₹500
Other Fee	₹17200	₹9300	₹9300	₹9300	₹9300	₹9300
Semester Wise Fees	₹20800	₹12600	₹12600	₹12600	₹12600	₹12600
Yearly Fees	₹33400		₹25200		₹25200

* Fees is refundable

IIT Palakkad Ph.D Civil Engineering Admission 2025

The minimum eligibility for admission to Ph.D Civil Engineering at IIT Palakkad is Post Graduation + UGC-NET.

IIT Palakkad Ranking 2025

IIT Palakkad ranking 2025 has been released. You can check the agency-wise engineering ranking for IIT Palakkad in the table below.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#49 out of 500 (2025) #2nd Kerala	#71 out of 394 (2023) #3rd Kerala
	#64 out of 300 (2024) #3rd Kerala	#69 out of 200 (2023) #3rd Kerala

Also Check:

IIT Palakkad News and Latest Updates 2025

IIT Palakkad Courses and Fees 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check the eligibility as prescribed below for different disciplines.

Engineering and Sciences

Graduation degree from CFTI (in a relevant stream with a minimum CGPA of 8/10 or above) OR M. Tech in a relevant stream OR Master’s degree by Research in Engineering. & Technology OR M.Sc in the relevant discipline.

Humanities & Social Sciences and Philosophy

Candidates with a Master’s degree in relevant discipline can apply for these two disciplines of Ph.D.

Staff Members and Scholars

The eligibility for such candidates is a ME/ M.Tech/M.Sc or any other Master’s degree with at least two years of work experience in the relevant field.

Course Details

Fee for Hostellers :

Hostel Seat Rent : Rs 6500 (Per Semester)
Electricity, Water and SWD Charges : Rs 1200 (Per Semester)
Hostel Caution Deposit : Rs 3500 (One time)
Student's Sector Fees & Advance Dining Charges (per Semester) : Rs. 39500

Fees For Part-time Scholars :

One time Fees :Rs. 8200
Semester Fees : Rs. 3,300

Ph.D. (Civil Engineering)

first year fees: ₹34,590

3 Years Full Time

Years (2025 - 2026)	year 1		year 2		year 3
Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6
Tuition fees	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500
Admission fees	₹300	-	-	-	-	-
Registration fees	₹300	₹300	₹300	₹300	₹300	₹300
Exam fees	₹700	₹700	₹700	₹700	₹700	₹700
Caution fee*	₹1000	-	-	-	-	-
gym fees	₹1600	₹1600	₹1600	₹1600	₹1600	₹1600
library fees*	₹1000	-	-	-	-	-
convocation fees	₹2000	-	-	-	-	-
alumni fees	₹1700	-	-	-	-	-
miscellaneous fees	₹10420	₹7970	₹7970	₹7970	₹7970	₹7970
Semester Wise Fees	₹21520	₹13070	₹13070	₹13070	₹13070	₹13070
Yearly Fees	₹34,590		₹26,140		₹26,140

View Other Fees Components

* Fees is refundable

Fees As Per Official Website-

Important Updates

IIT Palakkad Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Date of Selection List to Appear for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)	Jul 07, 2025
Date of Joining for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)	Jun 12, 2025
Date of Interview Dates for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)	May 21, 2025 - Jun 06, 2025

Do you think the Dates are wrong ? Report Here

IIT Palakkad Ph.D. (Civil Engineering) Ranking

IIT Palakkad Engineering ranking by IIRF is 46 out of 150 in India in 2025. IIT Palakkad Engineering ranking by Collegedunia.com is 49 out of 500 in India in 2025. IIT Palakkad Engineering ranking by NIRF is 64 out of 300 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 69 out of 200 in India in 2023

IIRF Ranking

#46 out of 150 in India 2025

#3rd in Kerala

Collegedunia Ranking

#49 out of 500 in India 2025

#2nd in Kerala

Do you think the Rankings are wrong ? Report Here

View Previous Year Fees

Years	year 1		year 2		year 3
Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6
Tuition fees	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500
Admission fees	₹300	-	-	-	-	-
Registration fees	₹300	₹300	₹300	₹300	₹300	₹300
Exam fees	₹500	₹500	₹500	₹500	₹500	₹500
other fee	₹17200	₹9300	₹9300	₹9300	₹9300	₹9300
Semester Wise Fees	₹20800	₹12600	₹12600	₹12600	₹12600	₹12600
Yearly Fees	₹33,400		₹25,200		₹25,200